ways turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware.
c Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.
s Never block the venk (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top of the oven door, and under the storage drawer.
c Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause the burner to work improperly. This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
s Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
x the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or
●If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly.
c Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
c Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
c Use proper pan si>Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. T() avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time md prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.
‘Vhen flaming foods are under the hood, turn ,e fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flames.
c Do not leave plastic items on the cookto~
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
s Keep dl pktim away fmm the surface burners.
c Do not leave any items on tie cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.
●Myou smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak,
●To avoid the possibility of a bum, always be certain that the controls for dl burners are at the off position and W grates are cool before attempting to remove them.
●Never clean the cooktop surface when it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and
wet cloths could cause steam bums if used on a hot surface.
●Never leave jam or cans of fat drippings
on or near your range.
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c Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite.
●Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape cm cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
●Keep the oven free from grease buildup,
c Place the oven sheti in the desired position while the oven is cool.
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●Do not heat unopend f~ containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing m injury.
c Do not use aluminum fofl anywhere in the oven except as descri~ in this guide. Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
c When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the package directions.
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